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title: Tasks
description: Understanding tasks in Kaneo
---

import { Step, Steps } from 'fumadocs-ui/components/steps';

## What are Tasks?

Tasks are the fundamental work items in Kaneo. They represent specific actions that need to be completed within a project. Each task can have various attributes such as assignees, due dates, status, and time tracking.

## Creating Tasks

To create a new task:

<Steps>
<Step>
Navigate to the project where you want to create the task
</Step>
<Step>
Click the "New Task" button
</Step>
<Step>
Enter a title for your task
</Step>
<Step>
Add any additional details
</Step>
<Step>
Click "Create"
</Step>
<Step>
The task will be added to the project's task list 🎉
</Step>
</Steps>

## Task Properties

Tasks in Kaneo have several properties that help you track and manage your work:

- **Title**: A brief description of the task
- **Description**: Detailed information about what needs to be done
- **Status**: The current state of the task (e.g., Todo, In Progress, Done)
- **Assignee**: The person responsible for completing the task
- **Due Date**: When the task should be completed
- **Priority**: The importance level of the task
- **Time Tracking**: Record time spent working on the task

## Managing Tasks

You can manage tasks in several ways:

- **Edit**: Click on a task to open its details and make changes
- **Change Status**: Drag tasks between columns in Board view or select a new status in List view
- **Assign**: Assign or reassign tasks to team members
- **Comment**: Add comments to discuss the task with your team
- **Track Time**: Start and stop time tracking to record work duration